What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Methylsilanol Mannuronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Hexyldecyl Laurate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPadina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentAphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
HumectantPolygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, PEG-8, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCopper PCA
HumectantPadina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Rhizobian Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Mandelic Acid, Glycerin, Lactobionic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Alcohol Denat., Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Asiatic Acid, Copper PCA, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract comes from a green microalga. It is hydrating and contains antioxidants.
Studies also show Chlorella Vulgaris may help in rebuilding collagen and elastin. This ingredient is made up of lipids, carbohydrates, and chlorophyll.
Fun fact: This ingredient is commonly used as food additive in Japan.
Learn more about Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
We don't have a description for Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract yet.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
